Seoul · Hongdae
Hongdae Chicken & Beer Street
Dense run of fried chicken shops around the university, busiest after 9pm.
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Korean Fried Chicken
Korean name: 한국식 치킨 · fried-chikin
What is it?
Thin, shatteringly crisp fried chicken, usually ordered half plain and half sauced.
Taste & texture
Extra-crisp, thin crust with juicy meat; flavours range from plain to soy-garlic and spicy.
How to enjoy it
Classic pairing is beer ("chimaek"); served with pickled radish cubes.
Ingredients & preparation
Chicken double-fried for a thin, crackly crust, served plain or coated in sauces.
Traveler tips
Half-and-half orders let you try two flavours. Boneless options are common.
Where to try it
Chicken streets in Hongdae and Seomyeon.
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